Convicted felon arrested in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens says El Paso Sector agents arrested Artemio Orozco-Ramires on Sunday, November 3, 2024.…
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Judge strikes down Biden administration program shielding immigrant spouses from deportation
A federal judge has struck down a Biden administration policy that aimed to ease a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are…
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U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector saw increase in deaths and rescues last FY2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol reported a decrease in migrant encounters in Fiscal Year 2024, but they saw an increase in both deaths…
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The Deep Roots of Deportation
In a divided political climate, many now hold their breath, waiting to see if deportation rhetoric becomes reality. Some question whether the…
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11,100 rounds of ammunition seized at El Paso’s Bridge of the Americas
UPDATE: A spokesperson with CBP El Paso Office of Field Operations (OFO) said this is very uncommon to see since it is the largest ammunition seizure…
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Leaders and officials south of the border react to Donald Trump’s election results
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the results of the U.S. presidential election in a morning news conference.…
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A Lawman’s Change of Heart?
Iconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. He pushed strict measures favored by former…
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Human smugglers endanger toddler’s life trying to get around Border Patrol checkpoint near Alamogordo
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector Chief Anthony “Scott” Good posted about an incident at a checkpoint this weekend.…
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Paisa gang member arrested in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso sector Border Patrol agents arrested a Paisa gang member. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens posted about the arrest of…
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State Police take down large trafficking network in southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police officials announced the disruption of a large trafficking ring operating near the border in…
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Migrants in Juárez celebrate Day of the Dead at “Festival de Calaveritas”
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The state of Chihuahua gathered over 200 migrants at the “Living Migrant Calaveritas Festival, Sowing Roots in Distant…
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Juárez teenager arrested for damaging city surveillance camera
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez Police Department (SSPM) officers arrested a teenager for his alleged responsibility in damaging city property.…
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El Paso Central Business Association hosts luncheon with Mayor Oscar Leeser
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) will host its October Luncheon, featuring El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, today.…
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32 people found living inside El Paso stash house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens announced the discovery of an El Paso stash house today. On October 24, 2024, agents…
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Latino Voters Balance Stereotypes, Their Pocketbooks and Immigrants’ Vital Role
Latino immigrants provide crucial labor but face a backlash in the U.S. Heartland; those who are citizens may decide the election in Wisconsin.…
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Chihuahua state authorities identify Tren de Aragua’s activity South of the border
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, the Chihuahua Public Safety Secretary, Gilberto Loya confirmed the ties ‘TDA’ has with other organized crime…
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Migrants in Juarez taken to the hospital after getting food poisoning
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, a group of 32 migrants had to be taken to several local hospitals in Juárez after an incident of food…
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Chihuahua state prison in Juárez decreases inmate population
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Centro de Reinserción Social No. 3, or CERESO 3 in Juárez, has recently been operating at overpopulation. The…
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Governor Abbott demands Harris declare Tren de Aragua a foreign terrorist organization
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is demanding that Vice President Kamala Harris declare Tren de Aragua a foreign terrorist…
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If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Oct. 24, 2024 “If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement…
Continue Reading U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector closes FY2024 with decrease in migrant encounters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics yesterday for Fiscal Year 2024, including September…
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CBP migrant encounters drop in September
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fewer migrants are attempting to cross into the U.S. through the southern border. That’s according to new data from Customs…
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Mexico’s National Guard seizes dozens of firearms after weekend standoff
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican National Guard was involved in a shootout with armed civilians just South of Ciudad Juárez on Sunday. The…
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‘I am not responsible’: Ex-Chihuahua immigration head says he’s ‘scapegoat’ in deadly Juárez fire
by La Verdad Juarez October 21, 2024 Composite image shows headshot of Salvador G.G., the former head of the Chihuahua office of Mexico’s National…
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Border Patrol agents rescue 20 migrants from stash house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol agents rescued 20 migrants from a stash house, this according to El Paso Border Patrol…
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Mexican cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada makes court appearance in his US drug trafficking case
NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel who is facing drug trafficking charges in a U.S. court appeared for the first time…
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Migrants illegally enter El Paso using storm drains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief Anthony “Scott” Good announced the apprehension of 21 migrants found entering the U.S.…
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Business leaders discuss possible impacts on the border ahead November’s Presidential election
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Borderland business leaders discussed on Thursday some of the impacts maquiladora business and industry along the border…
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37 migrants found inside El Paso stash house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Border Patrol agents in El Paso arrested 37 undocumented migrants found inside a stash house last week. El Paso Sector Chief…
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